Male Sex Toys

• Fleshlights:
  • Viewed as dirty due to cleaning difficulties.
• Sex Dolls:
  • Viewed as creepy and objectifying, resembling a human but unable to consent.
• Prostate Toys:
  • Viewed as inherently gay due to societal homophobia and toxic masculinity.

Double Standards

• When women use sex toys, it's seen as empowering, while men are often judged or labeled negatively for it.
• Women are more likely to use sex toys for pleasure, while societal expectations suggest men should not need external help for pleasure.

Societal Views

• Women have pushed to normalize sex toys through industry changes and discussions, while men have not followed suit.
• Men using sex toys may be seen as a failure to attain sex through conventional means, perpetuating a negative stigma.

Women vs. Men Experience

• Women often have a harder time reaching orgasm without tools, making sex toys more socially acceptable for them.
• Historically, male pleasure has been prioritized in sex, leading to different societal views on the use of sex toys by men.

Retailers

- Walmart and Target have been mentioned for selling a variety of sex toys openly.

• While some find it liberating, others criticize the taboo around sex in the US.

Roommate Experiences

• Instances of inappropriate advances from male roommates have been shared, highlighting the need to establish boundaries and stay safe in such situations.